Thu. 2/23 11a: John Pingayak, a Chup'ik cultural leader and actor from Chevak, Alaska, is helping to turn Hollywood’s eye to Alaska's Native culture in the blockbuster movie "Big Miracle" now showing in theaters.
Mon. - Fri. 12:04p: Centennial Journeys is a series of two-minute programs to educate the public about interesting and often overlooked pieces of New Mexico’s history from the arrival of United States troops in 1846 to the present.
Thu. 2/23 8a: Is the influence of money in politics a problem? Or do you think our elections system works? Are enough public lands protected from industry and human use? Or would you like to see more commercial and public activity on state and federal lands in New Mexico? This week on the KUNM Call In Show we'll discuss these and other issues with U.S. Senator Tom Udall, New Mexico Democrat.
The Xeriscape Council of New Mexico holds its annual Water Conservation Conference and Expo starting Thursday. This year, the event is dedicated to a man who worked for decades to transform Albuquerque into a more water conscious place. KUNM's Conservation Beat reporter Sidsel Overgaard has this remembrance.
Border patrol agents along the southwest border will collaborate with the U.S. military this month. From the Fronteras Changing America Desk, Monica Ortiz Uribe reports the joint operation will involve 500 soldiers.
Mexican election officials have been pushing to get more Mexican expats to register for their country's presidential election. But figures released last week show only modest gains in the number of absentee ballots requested worldwide... and a drop in applications from Mexicans living in the U.S.
